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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives by providing physical and emotional support.
Engagement in a supportive team environment that values communication and cooperation among staff and management.
Involvement in the development and implementation of individual care plans, enhancing professional skills and experience.
Possibility to take charge of shifts, taking on a leadership role that builds confidence and managerial capabilities.
Access to ongoing training and development to continuously improve care practices and adapt to residents' changing needs.
Creation of a warm, homely atmosphere that respects residents' privacy, dignity, and individual beliefs.
Westward Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their Headingley Hall Care Home in Leeds, focused on providing both physical and emotional support to residents. The role involves supervising daily routines, maintaining high care standards, assisting with individual care plans, and ensuring a stable environment that respects residents' cultural and personal values. Senior Care Assistants will also support staff development, take charge of shifts when the Home Manager is absent, and communicate effectively with both residents and team members to promote a positive and supportive atmosphere.
Candidates must be committed to upholding the dignity and rights of residents, engaging in team efforts, and adhering to health and safety policies. The position requires involvement in training new staff and periodic communication with management regarding any developments affecting care. Westward Care emphasises a culture of quality, respect, integrity, and service, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while providing ongoing training and support for staff. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.25 per hour on a full-time basis.
Candidates must be committed to upholding the dignity and rights of residents, engaging in team efforts, and adhering to health and safety policies. The position requires involvement in training new staff and periodic communication with management regarding any developments affecting care. Westward Care emphasises a culture of quality, respect, integrity, and service, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while providing ongoing training and support for staff. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.25 per hour on a full-time basis.
Job Description
Location: Headingley Hall Care Home, 5 Shire Oak Road
Overall Objectives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Resident Care and Supervision
About The Company
Passionate about making a difference
Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.
Company Culture
Quality. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.
Respect. We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.
Integrity. We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other – building confidence and trust.
Service. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
Closing DateSunday 2nd February, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£13.25 Hourly
Location: Headingley Hall Care Home, 5 Shire Oak Road
Overall Objectives
- Provide physical and emotional support and care for the residents of the home, maintaining high standards of care and supervision of daily routines.
- Assist in providing a stable and caring environment that underpins the residents' emotional and psychological well-being.
- Support residents in continuing the expression of their culture, faith, and values.
- Develop a good working relationship with managers and be involved in staff training and development.
- Take charge of a shift in the absence of the Home Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Resident Care and Supervision
- Provide, oversee, supervise, and monitor the daily routine to ensure consistent high standards of resident care.
- Be in charge as required, organizing the workload and supervising the staff.
- Develop a good working relationship with the Enhanced Senior and the management team.
- Communicate effectively between Managers and care staff, both written and verbally.
- Contribute to and adhere to the development of individual care plans concerning hygiene, bathing, continence management, mobility, feeding, dressing, and general care.
- Assist with the administration of medication in accordance with medication procedures.
- Promote a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times.
- Assist residents with their activities of daily living.
- Assist with domestic/housekeeping tasks, maintain general tidiness, and promote a homely atmosphere.
- Greet visitors, ensure general security policies are adhered to, answer the telephone, and screen calls as required.
- Work in conjunction with the Deputy Manager and be involved with the induction of new care and domestic staff, keeping any required records.
- Supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of care, adherence to procedures, and safety while at work.
- Ensure the Home Manager and Deputy Manager are informed of any problems or developments regarding staff, residents, or support services in a timely manner.
- Communicate effectively with managers, care staff, residents, and visitors.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in communicating personal matters to senior and other members of staff and residents.
- Uphold the key principles of residents' rights, citizenship, independence, choice, privacy, fulfillment, and dignity.
- Respect residents' beliefs and values, arranging visits to places of worship and clergy visits as needed.
- Assist residents with reading and general intellectual stimulation, and support them in pursuing outside interests and activities.
- Participate in team meetings and individual meetings with the Line Manager as required.
- Ensure conformance with the company's health and safety at work policy, by self and staff.
- Accompany healthcare professionals to resident rooms, provide a full report to the person in charge, and complete relevant documents if required.
- Assist with the care of the dying.
- Be accountable for undertaking specific responsibilities as directed by the Home Manager.
- Undertake appropriate training as determined by the Home Manager.
- Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Deputy Manager/Enhanced Senior.
About The Company
Passionate about making a difference
Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.
Company Culture
Quality. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.
Respect. We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.
Integrity. We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other – building confidence and trust.
Service. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
Closing DateSunday 2nd February, 2025
Contract Typefulltime
Salary£13.25 Hourly
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